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Plant Based Briefing

Marian Eriksonplantbasedbriefing.com
The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I bring you the best insights from experts in plant-based and vegan living—all with permission and passion—curated and narrated for you in just 10 minutes every weekday. Episodes cover the many compelling reasons to embrace a vegan lifestyle. From the ethical treatment of animals to key health benefits, environmental impact, and social justice issues like world hunger and climate change, you’ll hear it all. Stay informed about critical subjects such as antibiotic resistance, wildlife conservation, and the vital role of sustainable living in our everyday choices. Whether you're looking for guidance on plant-based nutrition, creative vegan recipes, tips for eco-friendly travel, or the latest in plant-based entertainment, this podcast has something for you. Each episode is designed to empower you with knowledge and strengthen your commitment to living a life that aligns with your values. Join our community of compassionate listeners who are passionate about making a positive impact through their choices. Tune in daily and transform your understanding of plant-based living while gathering inspiration to continue on your journey. Let's inspire each other to make kinder, healthier, and more sustainable choices—one episode at a time. Your path to a compassionate lifestyle starts here!
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556: The Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

The Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-ulcerative-colitis-treatment/ Related Episodes: 75: Healing Ulcerative Colitis with a Plant Based Diet 99: The Best Diet for Crohn's Disease Treatment Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow o...

Jun 12, 20237 minEp. 556

555: Awakening Compassion by Angela Crawford at MainStreetVegan.com

Awakening Compassion by Angela Crawford at MainStreetVegan.com Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/awakening-compassion-by-angela-crawford-ph-d-mvlce/ 20 Reasons Why Compassion is Important: https://positivepsychology.com/why-is-compassion-important/ Related Episodes: 66: The Vegan's Trauma by Dr. Shiri Raz at All-Creatures.org 166: Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World 311: What Vegans See - A Post for Non-Vegans Angela Crawford’s website: https://angelacrawfordphd.co...

Jun 09, 20238 minEp. 555

554: [Part 2] The Health Benefits of Asparagus: 6 Reasons It’s Good for You by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org

The Health Benefits of Asparagus: 6 Reasons It’s Good for You. Part 2 of 2 by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/health-benefits-of-asparagus/ Related Episodes: 5: Animals in Testing 137: T he Sad Link Between Animal Agriculture and Experiments 303: How Foods are Tested for Depression Test Subjects Film: https://www.testsubjectsfilm.com/ Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustai...

Jun 08, 20239 minEp. 554

553: [Part 1] The Health Benefits of Asparagus: 6 Reasons It’s Good for You by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org

The Health Benefits of Asparagus: 6 Reasons It’s Good for You by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/health-benefits-of-asparagus/ Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network ...

Jun 07, 202310 minEp. 553

552: It’s Okay to Call Yourself a Vegan Even If You Take Non-Vegan Medication, and Here’s Why by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

It’s Okay to Call Yourself a Vegan Even If You Take Non-Vegan Medication, and Here’s Why by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-health-wellness/advice/non-vegan-medication-why Related Episodes: 416: These Flu Shots Are Better for Animals and Just as Effective, Researchers Say 541: Looking For Animal-Free Medication? New Pharmacist Group Is Here to Help Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-ba...

Jun 06, 20239 minEp. 552

551: Meet the Plant-Based Doctor Transforming Chattanooga into a Blue Zone by Megan Edwards at ForksOverKnives.com

Meet the plant-based doctor transforming Chattanooga into a Blue Zone by Megan Edwards at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/plant-based-doctor-transforming-chattanooga/ Related Episodes: 173: 5 Blue Zones Hacks to Promote a Longer, Healthier Life 366: [Part 1] The Blue Zones: Longevity Secrets From Centenarians 367: [Part 2] The Blue Zones: Longevity Secrets From Centenarians 368: [Part 3] The Blue Zones: Longevity Secrets From Centenarians Forks Over Kn...

Jun 05, 20238 minEp. 551

550: [Part 2] Getting Cats Vegan is Possible and Imperative by Karthik Sekar at AfterMeatBook.com

Getting Cats Vegan is Possible and Imperative. Part 2 of 2. By Dr. Karthik Sekar at AfterMeatBook.com. Original Post: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/AFPXXepkgitbvTtpH/getting-cats-vegan-is-possible-and-imperative Related Episodes: 193: Cultured Meat for Pet Food: Game Changer! 200: [Part 1] Vegan Cats 101: Nutrients, Not Ingredients is What Really Matters 201: [Part 2] Vegan Cats 101: Nutrients, Not Ingredients, Is What Really Matters 211: Cultured Meat: The Future of Pet Food 233: Sh...

Jun 02, 20239 minEp. 550

549: [Part 1] Getting Cats Vegan is Possible and Imperative by Karthik Sekar at AfterMeatBook.com

Getting Cats Vegan is Possible and Imperative. Part 1 of 2. By Dr. Karthik Sekar at AfterMeatBook.com. Original Post: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/AFPXXepkgitbvTtpH/getting-cats-vegan-is-possible-and-imperative Karthik Sekar, Ph.D is the author of After Meat: The Case for an Amazing Meat-Free World. He is a trained scientist and engineer. He finished his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina, his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University...

Jun 01, 202311 minEp. 549

548: The 411 on Cheese: Definition, Health Risks and Alternatives from Switch4Good.org

The 411 on cheese: Definition, health risks and alternatives from Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/the-411-on-cheese-definition-health-risks-and-alternatives/ Related Episodes: 181: 6 Easy Steps to Cut Out Cheese 229: Cheese: A Brief History And The Origins Of Why Americans Can’t Get Enough 470 : Is Cheese Really Good for Our Health? Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the curre...

May 31, 20237 minEp. 548

547: After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Spurred Me to Go Plant-Based, I Feel Like the Energizer Bunny by Michael Andrus at ForksOverKnives.com

After a prostate cancer diagnosis spurred me to go plant-based, I feel like the energizer bunny by Michael Andrus at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/after-prostate-cancer-spurred-me-to-go-plant-based-i-feel-like-energizer-bunny/ Related Episodes: 494: Milk Drinkers See 60% Higher Rates of Prostate Cancer Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famou...

May 30, 20236 minEp. 547

546: What To Consider When Asking Institutions To Shift How They Serve Food by Sarah Thorson and Ilana Braverman at Faunalytics.org

A guest blog from Greener By Default explores and explains the process of getting institutions to consider menu changes and plant-based defaults Sarah Thorson and Ilana Braverman at Faunalytics.org Original post: https://faunalytics.org/what-to-consider-when-asking-institutions-to-shift-how-they-serve-food/ Related Episodes: 163: Improving Workplace Menus 322: ‘Universal Meals’ & ‘5 Ways to Encourage Your School to Serve Vegan Lunches’ 475: LinkedIn’s San Francisco Office Quietly Shifts to 6...

May 29, 202311 minEp. 546

545: The Disturbing Link Between Slaughterhouse Workers and PTSD by Andrew Gough at SurgeActivism.org

The disturbing link between slaughterhouse workers and PTSD by Andrew Gough at SurgeActivism.org Original Post: https://www.surgeactivism.org/articles/slaughterhouse-workers-and-ptsd Powerful BBC article mentioned: Confessions of a slaughterhouse worker Related Episodes: 129 From Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan: ‘The Work Made Me Sick’ 130 Slaughterhouse Workers, Farmed Animals and Animal Advocates: Can There Be Justice for All? 461 [Part 1] The Psychological Toll of Killing Animals: PTSD in Slau...

May 26, 20238 minEp. 545

544: Dietary Guidelines: “Eat as Little Dietary Cholesterol as Possible” by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Dietary Guidelines: “Eat as Little Dietary Cholesterol as Possible” by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dietary-guidelines-eat-as-little-dietary-cholesterol-as-possible/ Related Episodes: 111 What’s Wrong With Eggs? 159 Health Concerns With Eggs 246 Peeks Behind the Egg Industry Curtain 247 How Eggs Can Impact Body Odor 335 Why Vegan Eggs Are Healthier for You and the Planet 435 Does Dietary Cholesterol (Eggs) Raise Blood Cholesterol? Dr. M...

May 25, 20238 minEp. 544

543: 10 Surprising Facts About Pigs by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org

10 Surprising Facts About Pigs by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/10-facts-about-pigs/ Related Episodes: 482 Meet the Animals - Pigs in Science 495 Are Pigs as Intelligent as Dogs? Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their health, our planet, society, and the lives of other sentient beings. The website, videos, resources and speeches serve to provide this access...

May 24, 202310 minEp. 543

542: Dr. Stephanie Peacock’s Top Foods for Gut Health by Stephanie Peacock at NutritionStudies.org

Dr. Stephanie Peacock’s Top Foods for Gut Health by Stephanie Peacock at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/top-foods-for-gut-health/ Related Episodes: 90 Plant Based Diet Healed My Gut and Made Me a Better Doctor 114 Study: Eating 5 Plant Based Meat Meals a Week Can Improve Gut Health 127 [Part 1] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes 128 [Part 2] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes 224 Glycemic Index of Potatoes: Why You Should Chill and Reheat Them 269 Fiber ...

May 23, 20237 minEp. 542

541: Looking For Animal-Free Medication? New Pharmacist Group Is Here to Help by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com

Looking For Animal-Free Medication? New Pharmacist Group Is Here to Help by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-news/health/animal-free-medication-pharmacist-VeganMed VeganMed.org: https://www.veganmed.org/ Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and fashion to travel, celebrity interviews, beauty and health info, a meal planner, and vegan ...

May 22, 20237 minEp. 541

540: Veganism Is Not Anti-Indigenous by Samah Seger at SentientMedia.org

Veganism Is Not Anti-Indigenous by Samah Seger at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/veganism-is-not-anti-indigenous/ Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry’s impact on the climate crisis, extraction of natural resources and systematic exploitation of the fringes of society. They're doing this throu...

May 19, 20238 minEp. 540

539: Student Sues School District for Free Speech Violation for Silencing Her Criticism of Cow’s Milk by PCRM.org

Student Sues School District for Free Speech Violation for Silencing Her Criticism of Cow’s Milk by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org Original post: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/student-sues-school-district-free-speech-violation-silencing-her-criticism-cows Related Episodes: 345: Why Wasting Milk In Schools Is A Bigger Problem Than You Think 307: The Twisted History of Milk in America BONUS 2: Juneteenth: Dairy and Dietary Racism PCRM’s Exam Room Podcast: https...

May 18, 20237 minEp. 539

538: Strategies to Eat Less Meat by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Strategies to Eat Less Meat by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/strategies-to-eat-less-meat/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Corn...

May 17, 20236 minEp. 538

537: From Seed to Sprout: A Beginner’s Guide to Sprouting by Louise Cohen-Silver at MainStreetVegan.com

From Seed to Sprout: A Beginner’s Guide to Sprouting by Louise Cohen-Silver at MainStreetVegan.com Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/from-seed-to-sprout-a-beginners-guide-to-sprouting-by-louise-cohen-silver-ph-d-vlce/ Rich Roll Podcast on Sprouting: https://www.richroll.com/podcast/doug-evans-524/ Main Street Vegan Academy is the premier training & certification program for Vegan coaches. Their mission is to encourage the adoption and maintenance of a positive vegan lifestyle and a ...

May 16, 20237 minEp. 537

536: The Humane Hoax' Asks Us to Rethink Our Meal Plans by Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, posted at All-Creatures.org

The Humane Hoax' Asks Us to Rethink Our Meal Plans by Marc Bekoff at Psychology Today, posted at All-Creatures.org Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/book/r-humane-hoax-bekoff.html What to Eat When You Don’t Eat Animals (FREE GUIDE): https://www.all-creatures.org/what-to-eat.html All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including b...

May 15, 20238 minEp. 536

535: Dairy Makes a Mockery of Birth and Motherhood by Liz Truitt at Mothers Against Dairy, posted at All-Creatures.org

Dairy Makes a Mockery of Birth and Motherhood by Liz Truitt at Mothers Against Dairy, posted at All-Creatures.org Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/mdi2/mdi2-liz-truitt.html What to Eat When You Don’t Eat Animals (FREE GUIDE): https://www.all-creatures.org/what-to-eat.html All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible s...

May 12, 20237 minEp. 535

534: Asthma and Diet: Here’s What You Should Know by Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com

Asthma and Diet: Here’s What You Should Know by Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/health-topics/asthma-and-diet/ Related Episodes: 103 From Prediabetic, Asthmatic, and Anemic to Positively Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet 306: Why Milk Is Bad For You – 9 Reasons You Should Avoid Dairy 203 Foods That Cause Inflammation & Which Foods Are Anti-Inflammatory? 373: [Part 1] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods 374: [Part 2] Healing Autoi...

May 11, 202310 minEp. 534

533: Could Precision Fermentation Save the Food System? By Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

Precision fermentation is enjoying a moment. It’s even been hailed as the future of sustainable food, but what actually is it? by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-news/technology/precision-fermentation-save-food-system Related Episodes: 170 Fermentation for Alternative Protein Production 171 Technical Outrage: Innovating to Reduce Animal Use 327 Shifting to a Better World Hope For The Animals Podcast Episode 54: A World After Meat Launched in 2000, VegNe...

May 10, 202324 minEp. 533

532: Vegans Should Consider Taking DHA Supplements by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Vegans Should Consider Taking DHA Supplements by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2019/08/27/vegans-should-consider-taking-dha-supplements/ Dr. Greger’s Optimal Nutrient Recommendations: https://nutritionfacts.org/optimum-nutrient-recommendations/ Food Revolution Article on Omega 3s: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/omega-3s-vegan/ Related Episodes: 373: [Part 1] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods 374: [Part 2] Healing Autoimmune Di...

May 09, 20239 minEp. 532

531: From Being Denied Life Insurance to Losing 160 Pounds and Founding a Plant Based Telehealth Organization by Anthony Masiello at Love.Life Telehealth

From Being Denied Life Insurance to Healthy and Founding a Plant Based Telehealth Organization by Anthony Masiello at Love.Life Telehealth Visit Love.Life Telehealth: https://love.life/telehealth/ The Whole Foods Diet Book: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Foods-Diet-Lifesaving-Longevity/dp/1478944935/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AKMYQBB5ETVB&keywords=the+whole+foods+diet+by+john+mackey&qid=1683057451&sprefix=the+whold+foods+diet%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 Anthony learned about whole food plant-based nut...

May 08, 20238 minEp. 531

530: Breast Cancer: How to Reduce Your Risk by Physicians Committee at PCRM.org

Breast Cancer: How to Reduce Your Risk by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org Original post: https://pcrm.widencollective.com/portals/gr0kpkol/factsheets Related Episodes: 191: Is Soy Healthy for Breast Cancer Survivors? 348: How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Led Me to a Plant-Based Diet 388: Soy and Cancer: Should we Worry? PCRM’s Exam Room Podcast: https://www.pcrm.org/podcast The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal B...

May 05, 20236 minEp. 530

529: Empathy & Affection in Chickens by Karen Davis at United Poultry Concerns

Empathy & Affection in Chickens by Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns at UPC-Online.org. Original post: https://upc-online.org/thinking/social_life_of_chickens.html Related Episodes: 69: Do Chickens Mind Seeing Other Chickens Traumatized in Their Presence? 204: Chickens 225: Alternatives to School Hatching Projects and Facts About Chickens 232: Chicken Talk: The Language of Chickens 268: On International Respect for Chickens Day Try Thinking About Them Differently 278: Is It Ok For Sanct...

May 04, 20239 minEp. 529

528: Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2021/07/29/dr-gregers-daily-dozen-healthiest-of-healthy-foods/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializin...

May 03, 202310 minEp. 528

527: What Are FODMAPs in Foods? by Theresa “Sam” Houghton at NutritionStudies.org

What Are FODMAPs in Foods? If You Suffer From Bloating or IBS You May Be Sensitive to FODMAPs by Theresa “Sam” Houghton at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/what-are-fodmaps-in-foods-if-you-suffer-from-bloating-or-ibs-you-may-be-sensitive-to-fodmaps/ The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition edu...

May 02, 20237 minEp. 527
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